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Larry Robertson is an award-winning author of three books on entrepreneurship, creativity, and leadership – the perfect combination for these uncertain times. His first two books, A Deliberate Pause: Entrepreneurship and its Moment in Human Progress and The Language of Man: Learning to Speak Creativity were honored with a combined 18 distinct awards. In this episode, we discuss his newest award-winning book Rebel Leadership: How to Thrive in Uncertain Times which released in June 2021. What is rebel leadership, what drives innovation and adaptability, and how do you thrive when things are changing all around you? Listen now and find out! Larry has written over 100 articles as a popular columnist for Inc. Magazine and The Creativity Post. He's also a regular contributor to Fast Company, Thrive Global, SmartBrief, CEO World Magazine, and Productive Flourishing. His insightful “border-crossing” work has been incorporated into university curriculum and featured in media as diverse as the Chicago Tribune, AdAge, and MSNBC. He is a Fulbright Scholar, the founder of Lighthouse Consulting, a graduate of Stanford University and Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, and former faculty member of Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business. What We Discuss With Larry Robertson in This Episode What is rebel leadership Rethinking how we view leadership Leading ourselves and others through uncertain times The practice of transformation, innovation and creativity The distinction between soul and purpose What is your power source and how do you draw on it Creating actionable priorities for your team The 5 habits of the mind Navigating the new abnormal Episode Show Notes: https://tinyurl.com/35zspu6w
Join us on Be Brave at Work as we speak with Larry Robertson. Larry is a strategy and innovation advisor who works, writes, and guides at the nexus of creativity, leadership, and entrepreneurship. As founder of Lighthouse Consulting, he has for three decades guided entrepreneurial ventures and their leaders through growth to lasting success. Named a Fulbright Scholar in 2021, a rarity for non-academic professionals, he is the award-winning author of three books: "Rebel Leadership: How to Thrive in Uncertain Times"; "The Language of Man. Learning to Speak Creativity"; and "A Deliberate Pause: Entrepreneurship and Its Moment in Human Progress." He's a popular columnist with Inc. Magazine, The Creativity Post, SmartBrief on Leadership, and CEO World Magazine, and a regular contributor to FastCompany, Thrive Global, and Productive Flourishing. Links of Interest LinkedIn Twitter Facebook Website Books A special thank you to our sponsor, Cabot Risk Strategies. For more information, please visit them at CabotRisk.com Please click the like button above and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Thank you! More information about Ed, visit Excellius.com © 2021 Ed Evarts
KL125 Larry Robertson Author | Innovator | Advisor | Speaker | Columnist Rebel Leadership Episode Summary How can leaders thrive during uncertain times? My guest on Episode #125 of the Keep Leading!® podcast, Larry Robertson says leaders must innovate and adapt. He says combining those two characteristics leads to Rebel Leadership—doing the thing that is the right thing even if it's not popular. Bio Larry Robertson is an innovation advisor who works, writes, and guides at the nexus of creativity, leadership, and entrepreneurship. Named a Fulbright Scholar in 2021, a rarity for non-academic professionals, he is also the author of two award-winning books: "The Language of Man. Learning to Speak Creativity" and "A Deliberate Pause: Entrepreneurship and Its Moment in Human Progress." As founder of Lighthouse Consulting, he has guided entrepreneurial ventures and their leaders through growth to lasting success for three decades. His third book, "Rebel Leadership: How to Thrive in Uncertain Times," will be released June 1, 2021. Website https://lrspeaks.com/ Other Website https://lighthouse-consulting.com/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/larryrobertson3rd/ Twitter https://twitter.com/lrspeaks Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lrspeaks Instagram https://www.instagram.com/larryrobertsonauthor/ Leadership Quote "It's all a game." Bobby Stein Get Your Copy of Larry's Books! https://lrspeaks.com/books/ Subscribe, share and review on Apple Podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/keep-leading/id1461490512 Full Episode Transcripts and Detailed Guest Information www.KeepLeadingPodcast.com Keep Leading LIVE (Live Recordings of the Keep Leading!® Podcast) www.KeepLeadingLive.com The Keep Leading!® podcast is for people passionate about leadership. It is dedicated to leadership development and insights. Join your host Eddie Turner, The Leadership Excelerator®, as he speaks with accomplished leaders and people of influence across the globe as they share their journey to leadership excellence. Listen as they share leadership strategies, techniques, and insights. For more information, visit eddieturnerllc.com or follow Eddie Turner on Twitter and Instagram at @eddieturnerjr. Like Eddie Turner LLC on Facebook. Connect with Eddie Turner on LinkedIn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Larry Robertson is a recognized expert in creativity, entrepreneurship, and leadership, and as such, a highly sought after speaker, advisor, and facilitator in public, private, and academic forums. He writes recurring columns for Inc. Magazine and The Creativity Post, is a regular contributor to Fast Company, and has been featured on or in MSNBC, the Chicago Tribune, AdAge, SmartBrief, Productive Flourishing, a variety of podcasts, and elsewhere. He is the author of 2 award-winning books, which have earned a combined 16 honors. His first, "A Deliberate Pause: Entrepreneurship and its Moment in Human Progress", has received wide acclaim for its unique and insightful look at how entrepreneurship works and for its accessible, actionable guidance about how each of us can tap this powerful force that enables humanity to progress. His newest, "The Language of Man. Learning to Speak Creativity," has been described as "utterly captivating", "a critical contribution", "rare... and exactly what you want", and "a remarkable book
Leo Bottary has written three books including The Power Of Peers, What Anyone Can Do, and Peernovation. That last one is in the process of being published. Today, we talk a bit about accountability and writing/publishing books. During the conversation, we mention three authors who have been on the podcast in the past. Larry Robertson is an innovation advisor – a rare combination of many parts that quilt together into a greater whole. He’s the author of two award-winning books – The Language of Man. Learning to Speak Creativity and A Deliberate Pause: Entrepreneurship and its Moment in Human Progress. He’s also the founder of two ventures: Lighthouse Consulting, a firm that for 25 years has guided entrepreneurs and leaders, and a non-profit focused on creativity. These things and more make him a widely sought after expert in the areas creativity, entrepreneurship, and leadership. Larry joined our podcast to discuss creativity. Francis Cholle is an international business consultant, best-selling author, and engaging speaker. Francis is the CEO/Founder of The Human Company where he helps companies rethink business in ways that conventional strategic management cannot. His clients are major, mid-size, emerging firms, including global powerhouses across a wide variety of industries such as beauty, luxury, pharmaceuticals, communications, media, and information technology. Francis also formed Squircle Academy. Here is his appearance on the Peernovation podcast. Jeffrey Hayzlett is the primetime television host of C-Suite with Jeffrey Hayzlett and Executive Perspectives LIVE on C-Suite TV and is the host of the award-winning All Business with Jeffrey Hayzlett on C-Suite Radio. Hayzlett is a global business celebrity, Hall of Fame speaker, best-selling author, and Chairman of C-Suite Network, home of the world’s most trusted network of C-Suite leaders. Jeffrey joined us to talk about paying it forward, but it also appeared again to talk about his book, The Hero Factor. #ThePowerOfWEBeginsWithYOU #Peernovation For ideas on why leaning on your peers and serving one another at this critical time has never been more important, listen to our podcast. If you have questions or ideas for us, contact us today. Useful links: Leo’s latest CEOWORLD articles Leo’s books – The Power of Peers, What Anyone Can Do, Peernovation (Coming soon!) The Peer Advantage – Randy is now interviewing candidates to form his charter online/virtual charter peer advisory group for SMB owners Subscribe to the YouTube channel Connect with Leo on Linkedin | Twitter | Instagram Connect with Randy on Linkedin | Twitter | Instagram
Join me for an interview with award-winning author as we delve into the world of creativity and explore some of the themes he has covered in his second book released Fall 2016, "The Language of Man: Learning to Speak Creativity." About Larry Robertson Larry Robertson is the 8-time award-winning author of "" and the founder of two ventures, one for-profit, and one non-profit. He is a highly respected thought leader in creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship, advising individuals and organizations across a broad spectrum. He is also the author of the highly acclaimed book "" newly released by Daymark Press in the fall of 2016. Larry is a graduate of Stanford University and Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management and a former Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business. In short, he’s an innovation advisor. He recently appeared on MSNBC to discuss Links Follow Larry Robertson on | | | | Follow Monica on | | |
I’ve always described our work as being called upon to be creative on demand. Whether an agency employee sits in the creative department, codes apps, builds strategy or works on new business – we are all tasked with being fresh thinkers. Our clients hire us to ask the right questions. We feel the pressure to provide answers or at the very least, to know the next right question. It’s incredibly satisfying when a prospect or client says, “I’ve never been asked that before.” My podcast guest Larry Robertson, encourages his clients – and us – to sit with questions – to not look for quick and easy answers. But to recognize that the real insight rarely comes from the first layer of questions. The paradox is that in times of frenetic change, having the right answers are more important than having the quick answers. Organizationally speaking, it’s a matter of life and death. Larry Robertson is an innovation and strategy advisor. He is the author of two award-winning books: A Deliberate Pause: Entrepreneurship and its Moment in Human Progress, and The Language of Man: Learning to Speak Creativity, honored with a combined 16 awards. During our conversation, Larry talked about the research he did as he was prepping to write “The Language of Man.” He interviewed recipients of the McArthur “Genius” award to gather their collective wisdom on creativity and staying power in business and life. Along with being an author, he’s also a columnist for Inc. Magazine and The Creativity Post, and a regular contributor to Fast Company. He also has been featured guest on or in MSNBC, the Chicago Tribune, AdAge, SmartBrief, and in numerous podcasts. He is a Graduate of Stanford University and Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management and a former Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business. What you’ll learn about in this episode: How to help clients recognize their value proposition The five layers of “why” and how it can be a powerful tool for agency How to answer the “so what?” question about what you do and why it’s important The importance of staying curious and open-minded no matter how long your agency has been around Cultivating the Five Habits of the Mind in your agency and weaving it throughout your discovery process What prospects are looking for when picking an agency The two things you can’t do as you implement the Five Habits of the Mind Your role as an agency during the discovery session Larry’s perspective on change and how it affects your agency and clients The three key things you need to do to expand your agency’s brand lifespan to last longer than 15 years The benefits of implementing “play“ as a habit and how it can help you become a better on-demand creative How to encourage better micro-habits as a leader within your agency Ways to contact Larry Robertson: Website: larryrobertson.me We’re proud to announce that Hubspot is now the presenting sponsor of the Build A Better Agency podcast! Many thanks to them for their support!
Larry Robertson - Larry Robertson is an innovation advisor who works, writes, and guides at the nexus of creativity, leadership, and entrepreneurship. He is the author of two award-winning books: "The Language of Man. Learning to Speak Creativity" and "A Deliberate Pause: Entrepreneurship and its Moment in Human Progress.” Larry is a columnist for Inc. Magazine and the Creativity Post and also writes for or has appeared on MSNBC, Fast Company, AdAge, SmartBrief, and Productive Flourishing. As founder of Lighthouse Consulting, he has for over 25 years guided entrepreneurial ventures and their leaders through growth to lasting success. learn about/buy “The Language of Man: http://www.languageofman.com/The_Language_of_Man/Cover.html about Lighthouse Consulting http://lighthouseconsulting.com/Lighthouse_Consulting/Home.html learn more at: http://larryrobertson.me/Larry_Robertson/Hub.html Inc. Magazine column: https://www.inc.com/author/larry-robertson The Creativity Post column: http://www.creativitypost.com/authors/list/201/LRobertson Fast Company piece: https://www.fastcompany.com/40483237/three-myths-about-successful-founders-that-just-wont-die Listen to another #12minconvo
Segment 1: Andy Molinsky is a professor of organizational behavior at Brandeis University's International Business School, specializing in behavior change and cross-cultural interaction in business settings. He is author of “REACH: A New Strategy to Help You Step Outside Your Comfort Zone, Rise to the Challenge, and Build Confidence”. Segment 2: Larry Robertson is the author of two award-winning books “The Language of Man: Learning to Speak Creativity” and “A Deliberate Pause: Entrepreneurship and its Moment in Human Progress”. Segment 3: Marty Zwilling‘s passion is nurturing the development of entrepreneurs by providing first-hand mentoring, funding assistance, and business plan development. He is the Founder and CEO of Startup Professionals, a company that provides products and services to startup founders and small business owners. Segment 4:Barry Moltz shares how to get your business unstuck.Segment 5: Matthew Stock, is president of U.S. Waterproofing located in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. A third-generation family member in the basement waterproofing business, Matt began assisting his family in all-things-basements when he was only 12 years old. Sponsored by Nextiva.
Larry Robertson, author and thought leader, joins Charlie to jam about creativity. In this episode, they cover everything including what creativity is, where breakthroughs come through, unhelpful myths that prevent us from understanding creativity, the roles space and time have for the creative process, and the different modes of creativity. Key Takeaways: [0:56] - Charlie gives an introduction to Larry Robertson. [3:50] - Through his previous experiences in various roles in the entrepreneurial universe, Larry started noticing a pattern of people wanting to know “what is entrepreneurship?” His first book was a pull back to explore how entrepreneurship fits into a larger picture, and what is behind entrepreneurship: creativity. [7:51] - Charlie and Larry talk about the tension between the context of business and a context outside of business. How can we look outwards from the limited focus of our domains of expertise to invite other elements into our business practices? [11:07] - One of the keys to creativity is that is it variable - things (and you!) are going to change with time and circumstances. When we lean into this change, it can be quite uncomfortable - when we realize that this is part of the process, it can actually invite more moments of creativity. [14:46] - Creativity is something we often seek out when we are in a pinch. Larry’s book approaches creativity from the opposite perspective. Rather than thinking of where creativity ends, he encourages focus on where it begins and the process that it flows through. [17:02] - Charlie talks about his concept of slow magic: sometimes the work that matters the most happens slowly. [22:06] - Continuing this idea of a slow build versus lightning strikes, Larry talks about creativity being an accumulation. How can we lead ourselves toward that accumulation that leads to the big idea? [23:42] - Stu Coffman’s concept of the adjacent possible: sometimes the biggest breakthroughs come from just moving to the edges of what you know. When you look back on the world you know, you can’t help but see it differently. Finally, when you explore the adjacent possible, you make the possible bigger. [27:27] - When you’re trying to figure out how to move forward with your next big idea, the trick is to immerse yourself into the work being done in not just your field, but also in the fields where your expertise overlaps with your other interests. Allow yourself to fall into this space and find those happy accidents. [32:55] - Charlie talks about the importance of having a community of people with varied interests, passions, and expertises, and interacting with that community. This community lends itself to the idea of creativity as a co-creation. [36:58] - We have to be ready for interaction with a creative community. Larry talks about ways we can prepare ourselves on an individual level before we start to become part of a co-creation. [40:15] - Five habits of the mind: 1. How do you know what you know? 2. Is there a pattern? 3. Ask “what if” questions 4. Is there another way of looking at it? 5. Who cares? Charlie shares some of his questions of the mind as well. [46:18] - Asking these questions, both in a personal and a professional context, can confirm that you’re on the right track or bring attention to something that could be changed for the better. These can be guided by the three acts of creation: choice, reaction, and improvisation. [49:22] - How do we actionize the three acts of creation? When all three modes of creation are on the same plane, we can think about where we are on the matrix and how we can lean into those modes. We can also apply these modes in different contexts and situations. [55:16] - We all have all three acts of creation. It is important to not think of them as a hierarchy, but to work to constantly move between them so you can develop them all. [58:11] - Larry leaves us with this challenge: “The perpetual obstacle to human advancement is custom”: What are your customs that are getting in the way of your own advancement? Mentioned in This Episode: Creative Giant Campfire Facebook Group A Deliberate Pause: Entrepreneurship and its Moment in Human Progress by Larry Robertson The Language of Man: Learning to Speak Creativity by Larry Robertson Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert
What is the difference between the right and left side of the brain? We're going to take a very left brain look at the right side of the brain to understand the nature of creativity and figure out what creates breakthrough ideas, the creative process, and how we can learn to speak the language of creativity. Today we're going to learn what strategies to take on in order to accomplish the language of creativity, and how to apply it to your everyday life. Larry Robertson is an eight time award winning author of “A Deliberate Pause: Entrepreneurship and Its Moment in Human Progress.” His latest book is “The Language of Man: Learning to Speak Creativity.” He is the founder of two ventures, one for profit, and one non-profit. He is a highly respected thought leader in creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship, advising individuals and organizations across a broad spectrum. Larry's a graduate of Stanford University and NorthWestern University's Kellogg School of Management, and a former agile professor of entrepreneurship at Georgetown University. WARRIOR of Humor “The most inspirational things for me consist of two things: they're powerful now, and they become more powerful in time”- Larry Robertson Highlights - Be playful! Press the edges of your comfort zones Strive for the impossible so you can make them real tomorrow Learning creativity is like learning a new language. In order to move forward in any meaningful way you have to have a balance between the two: creativity and orderly Every interaction, even with the same client, is never the same. There is always a new element A breakthrough space is a space you create Practice noticing: notice things you may have not seen before We tend to think of creativity in terms of the output Guest Contact - Larry's Website Larry on Twitter and Facebook Larry's Linkedin Larry's Books A Deliberate Pause The Language of Man: Learning to Speak Creativity Resources - BlueHost Regain time and transform your commute, workout or chores into fun, productive ME TIME! Audible books are offering a free audio book, try it, like it and stay or cancel and keep your free Audible book. Acuity Scheduling If you want more of your most valuable resource back, automate your calendar with our top pick, Acuity. No more back and fourth, no-shows or multiple calendars to manage. All appointments, reminders, cancellations, even payments happen with 1-click. Acuity helps you gain time! Visit creativewarriorsunite.com/acuity for our offer or click the link in the show notes. Grammarly In our fast-paced world, we still need to clearly and confidently communicate what we want to say. Grammarly is our private editor 24/7 checking our spelling and grammar whenever we write something online to help avoid embarrassing mistakes in comments, tweets, and status updates! Grammarly is a Better Way To Write. Visit creativewarriorsunite.com/grammarly for our offer or click on the link in the show notes. Audible BooksThe easiest way I know to get inspired when reading is not an option is with AudibleBooks. You can regain time and transform your commute, workout or chores into fun, productive ME TIME! Audible books are offering a free audio book, try it, like it and stay or cancel and keep your free Audible book. Visit creativewarriorsunite.com/audible for our offer or click on the link in the show notes. New Free MasterClass:Warriors, if 80% of your income comes from 20% of your clients, 80% of your clients are the wrong clients! Imagine what it would be like to have almost 100% of your income come from all your clients because you're working with the right clients. Learn how knowing their secret language will attract your RIGHT clients— people who value what you do and are eager to pay you what you're worth. To register for this new masterclass, go to YourRightClients.com, and I'll see you in the masterclass! Gifts - Check out the Creative Warriors Gifts Page where you can grab gifts and offerings from many Creative Warriors past guests. Propel your business forward and register for Week of The Warrior for free. A 7-day mini-course to learn how to leverage your creative powers.